Welcome to Equity and Diversity at UWA.

The University of Western Australia acknowledges that it is situated on Nyoongar Land, and that the Nygoongar people remain the spiritual and cultural custodians of their land.

Equity and Diversity promotes and supports UWA's aspirations to provide an equitable and inclusive environment for all staff, students, and the broader community we engage with. Equity is a fundamental element of the UWA vision.

We provide strategic advice to management and executive on approaches to the invisible barriers to equity in the workplace and campus community.

We recognise that a longstanding issue is the employment of women to our senior workforce, and recent attention has been paid to the important issue of mental health wellbeing amognst staff and students.

We advocate and work for a university community that is aware and informed, tolerant of diversity, and intellectually and emotionally comfortable with difference. We support staff and students in the development of cultural competence, a stated core element of the UWA Educational Principles.

UWA aims to create a vibrant and positive environment by encouraging staff to practice the broad values of respect, diversity, inclusiveness and fairness in all professional and personal interactions. Equity and Diversity are an integral part of Inclusive Campus Culture strategy that aims to raise awareness of University values.

Equity and Diversity advocates for, and creates, policies and procedures that create a positive and fair environment for all staff and students at the University.

We offer workshops and staff development with internationally recognised programs  and resources to incorporate into your teaching.

We provide advice, assistance, and support for staff and students. 

'Equity & Diversity at UWA: Know Your Rights' - Information sheets for students and for staff 

UWA Interfaith Calendar 2012